Court System

We believe it is important to give our clients a general overview of the courts available to them in New York. The following is a list of courts that landlord-tenant matters can arise in:

Supreme Court - The Supreme Court is a trial court of unlimited jurisdiction in both civil and criminal cases but will defer to specialized courts. The majority of landlord tenant matters are heard in local city courts but, under special circumstances, some cases go to the Supreme Court.

Civil Court - Civil Courts are usually found in local city courts and in some town and village courts. These courts generally deal with civil matters, meaning non-criminal, and are sometimes designated as special courts such as commercial courts.

Landlord Tenant Court - In Westchester County, landlord tenant matters are usually brought in local city courts but can also be brought in some village and town courts. This creates some overlap among jurisdictions and gives landlords a few different forums to bring their cases. Our firm has over 20 years of experience representing landlords throughout Westchester County and we know how to manage your case in order to help get you favorable results. The local city courts in Westchester County are as follows:

- City Court of Mount Vernon - City Court of New Rochelle - City Court of Peekskill - City Court of Rye - City Court of White Plains - City Court of Yonkers

Small Claims Court - Small Claims Court is where individuals can sue for money only, up to $3,000 or $5,000 depending on the court. In Westchester County, there are Small Claims Courts located in the city courts and some town and village courts. The local city courts in Westchester County are as follows:

- City Court of Mount Vernon - City Court of New Rochelle - City Court of Peekskill - City Court of Rye - City Court of White Plains - City Court of Yonkers

Our firm has been representing landlords in the above courts and other courts throughout New York State for over 20 years. Let us help you with your landlord-tenant matter. Give us a call at (914)965-1011.